as in spooning
to lift out with something that holds liquid
scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
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Recent Examples of scooping
So where did this period-scooping myth come from?
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Ciara Lucas, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Two coolers were used for scooping ice under a shaded tent, while the other two sat in direct sun.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Rooting down and sharing out at the exact same time, scooping decades of beauty and legacy and plunging it forward, into this moment, for you, for us, a gift.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Those beaches that draw so many people to barrier islands are also in a constant state of erosion, waves and tides scooping sand and depositing it down the coast or offshore.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Jameson Tucker scored the only touchdown for the Chanticleers, blocking a punt and scooping it up for a 17-yard score midway through the fourth quarter.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Nakayama and his team searched for the alga by scooping seawater samples from the Pacific Ocean using a fine-mesh net.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
OneGate Media will bring crime thriller Blind to the international market after scooping the rights to the upcoming TV drama, which is based on Christine Brand’s bestselling Milla Nova series of novels.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
The writer finished the trail in 40 days and recounted stories of strangers handing him candy bars through car windows, bar owners delivering him breakfast, a father scooping him up amid a rainstorm and a physical therapist working wonders on his knee at half her hourly rate.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Ciara Lucas, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Two coolers were used for scooping ice under a shaded tent, while the other two sat in direct sun.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Rooting down and sharing out at the exact same time, scooping decades of beauty and legacy and plunging it forward, into this moment, for you, for us, a gift.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Those beaches that draw so many people to barrier islands are also in a constant state of erosion, waves and tides scooping sand and depositing it down the coast or offshore.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Jameson Tucker scored the only touchdown for the Chanticleers, blocking a punt and scooping it up for a 17-yard score midway through the fourth quarter.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Nakayama and his team searched for the alga by scooping seawater samples from the Pacific Ocean using a fine-mesh net.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
OneGate Media will bring crime thriller Blind to the international market after scooping the rights to the upcoming TV drama, which is based on Christine Brand’s bestselling Milla Nova series of novels.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
The writer finished the trail in 40 days and recounted stories of strangers handing him candy bars through car windows, bar owners delivering him breakfast, a father scooping him up amid a rainstorm and a physical therapist working wonders on his knee at half her hourly rate.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping
Verb
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But your interest in separating eggs, stirring continuously, sifting or spooning or levelling flour—in short, your interest in baking—is a lie, although your interest in baked goods remains very much true.—
Talia Argondezzi,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Serve hot over mashed potatoes, spooning sauce over chicken.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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Scooting is often a sign that your dog’s anal glands are full, irritated or not emptying properly.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Start by emptying shelves, removing all items, one shelf at a time.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pizza boxes were strewn about from the night before, and a few straggling musicians and associates were puttering around, dipping their feet in the infinity pool.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Yesterday's -5° low temperature in Pittsburgh was the 7th day so far this winter season with temperatures dipping to 0° or below.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Scooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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